November 1, 2018
Storyteller & Activist Dovie Thomason, will share the story about when Buffalo Bill Cody took his wild west show to Europe.
Storyteller and Activist Dovie Thomason’s story begins in 1887, eleven years after the battle of the Little Big Horn, when Buffalo Bill Cody brought his premiere of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” to Europe, cementing Cody as one of the most famous people of his day. His show, which he called “The Drama of Civilization,” attracted millions and affected perceptions of history to the present day. This program is sponsored by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues and a Civic Learning and Engagement Initiative Grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and co-sponsored by the Churchill Fund and the departments of English, anthropology & archaeology, sociology, history, American studies, and theatre & dance. For more information, visit the website or call 717-245-1875.
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- Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Cost: Free